Q1 of Fiscal Year 2026: Latin America and the Caribbean
PortMiami is pleased to launch quarterly trade reports highlighting key performance metrics and market trends among its top trading partners.
Attached is the PortMiami Quarterly Report for the Latin America and Caribbean region for the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2026 (October 2025 – December 2025).
Trade from Latin America through PortMiami showed a shift in dynamics in Q1 FY2026, with volume declining by 12%, from 89,267 TEUs to 78,308 TEUs compared to the same period last year. Despite the decrease in volume, total cargo value increased significantly from $5.91 billion to $7.58 billion, indicating a transition toward higher-value goods. With 33 direct services connecting to 45 ports across Latin America and the Caribbean, PortMiami continues to serve as a key gateway for the region, where trade was primarily import-driven, accounting for 74% imports versus 26% exports during Q1 FY2026.
The report for the second quarter (Q2) of Fiscal Year 2026 (January 2026 – March 2026) will be released soon, and we will continue sharing timely, data-driven updates, including insights into TEUs, tonnage, trade value, trade balance, service routes, as well as the top ten imports and exports.













